DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG 517 518 Reverend Francis J. Allen Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1945 N/A Diocesan seminarian, not a priest Employment/Assignment History 1974-1978 Allen worked around St. Patrick in York, PA and assisted with altar boys Summary In 1989, the Diocese of Harrisburg learned that a boy alleged that Francis "Scotty" Allen sexually abused him in the 1970's. The Diocese documented the allegation. The Diocese's documents revealed the following information. The boy's mother reported the alleged abuse to Monsignor Thomas Brenner; Brenner informed The boy alleged that Allen had "sexual encounters" with him on three occasions; once at St. Mary's Seminary and twice at the boy's home. The boy's mother reported that she came home one day and "caught them with egg on their face." summarized the allegation and noted, "[t]his matter is confidential with us. We would never revealed [sic] unless he would have any work in a parish, church or exercise with the diocese." The mother reported her son's abuse again in 2002. . In 1994, a woman reported to the Diocese that her son was molested by Allen from 1974 to 1975. Her son was 11 to 12 years old at the time of the abuse. The boy then informed the Diocese that in 1974, while he was in fifth grade, he remembered that Allen went to a park where boys skateboarded and Allen photographed the skateboarders. Allen obtained permission from the boy's parents to take the boy to St. Mary's Seminary for an overnight stay. At the Seminary and during the overnight stay, there were no other seminarians around. During the night, Allen began to massage the boy and fondle the boy's genitals until the boy ejaculated. Diocesan documents dated January of 1994 and February of 1994 reveal that there were more "encounters" between the victim and Allen. The use of the term "encounters" in the Diocesan documents suggests the "encounters" included Allen sexually abusing the boy. The boy ceased contact with Allen shortly after starting the sixth grade. 519 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Reverend John G. Allen Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1944 N/A May 16, 1970 Employment/Assignment History 5/29/1970-9/01/1971 9/01/1971-5/06/1976 5/06/1976-8/12/1976 8/12/1976-4/21/1978 4/21/1978-5/05/1980 5/05/1980-6/20/1986 6/20/1986-11/01/1992 4/29/1991-5/01/1991 1/31/1992 11/01/1992-7/06/1993 7/06/1993-6/28/1995 6/28/1995-4/05/2002 4/05/2002 2/17/2006 Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lebanon, PA St. Patrick, Harrisburg, PA St. Francis Xavier, Gettysburg, PA St. Francis of Assisi, Harrisburg, PA St. Ann, Steelton, PA St. Pius X, Selinsgrove, PA St. Joseph, Lancaster, PA The Anodos Center at St. John Vianney Arrested by Lancaster City Police for solicitation of undercover police officer, pleaded guilty to harassment and paid fine Leave of Absence St. Theresa, New Cumberland, PA St. Margaret Mary, Harrisburg, PA Resigned Dispensed Summary Diocesan documents reveal the Diocese was concerned with Father John G. Allen's sexual behavior as early as January 1970. In 1991, the Diocese sent Allen to the Anodos Center at St. John Vianney for an evaluation. In 1992, parishioners contacted the Diocese of Harrisburg by letter and telephone after learning that Lancaster City Police had arrested Allen for soliciting an undercover officer. Parishioners also heard that Allen had invited altar boys in his room at the church rectory. In 1993, Father Paul Helwig authored a memorandum to Bishop Nicholas Dattilo, which stated he received information that Allen attended a Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) meeting where Allen gave the impression to members that he was a pedophile and had an "obsession with young boys." In April 2002, a man reported to the Diocese that Allen had abused him. The man reported that he was abused from age 14 to age 18. Allen picked up the then -boy along State Street in Harrisburg during the 1990's. Allen reportedly sexually abused the boy approximately 520 Summary 10 to 15 times; the abuse included fondling, oral sex and mutual masturbation. The Diocese issued a penal precept suspending Allen's ability to function publically as a priest. In a note dated July 23, 2002, Father M. McFadden stated the Diocese received a call to verify "employment" for Allen. The caller did not want any additional information, nor a reference. McFadden noted, "I did not volunteer any additional information." In January 2003, another man reported abuse to the Diocese. He stated he was under 18 years old at the time of the abuse. He stated that he and others met with Allen when he was stationed in Selinsgrove. The then -boy, Allen, and the others undressed and sat in a circle around a lit candle. They all masturbated themselves. Allen paid the victims either $40.00 or $50.00 each. The man stated that anytime Allen sexually abused him, Allen paid him money. The same man who reported to the Diocese in 2003 stated that Allen brought him to a hotel in Harrisburg when he was a teenager and they engaged in "touching" and oral sex. On some occasions, Allen and the boy watched pornographic movies. The man said prices were negotiated for sex acts. The man stated that Allen paid him between $40.00 and $80.00 depending on the sex act. When Allen was stationed in Lancaster from 1986 to 1992, the same man who reported to the Diocese in 2003 was an adult. The reporting man stated that sexual encounters between Allen and himself continued and Allen paid him for the sexual encounters. In July of 2004, the Diocese of Harrisburg for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith produced a document regarding the process for dismissing clergy. In that document, three sexual abuse victims (two who were underage at the time of sexual abuse) were identified. On September 28, 2005, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith presented and supported a petition presented by the Diocese of Harrisburg to dismiss Allen from the clergy. Pope Benedict XVI granted the dispensation on February 17, 2006. In December of 2016, another man contacted the Diocese of Harrisburg. As a minor, and altar server, Allen made the boy engage in strip poker in 1971. Allen also took the boy to his private quarters at the rectory. 521 Reverend Francis A. Bach Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1936 2010 May 19, 1962 Employment/Assignment History 6/01/1962-6/30/1964 6/30/1964-5/28/1965 5/28/1965-5/29/1970 1/06/1967 5/29/1970-6/24/1970 6/24/1970 8/27/1970 10/04/1971 9/03/1974 4/15/1975 5/14/1975-4/12/1976 4/14/1976 10/19/76-8/01/1977 8/01/77-12/01/1980 12/01/80-4/21/1983 4/22/91 5/09/94 St. Theresa, New Cumberland, PA St. Patrick, York, PA St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, PA Relieved of duties, Young Adult Ministry, Harrisburg, PA St. Joseph, Danville, PA Appointed Area Scout Chaplain, Columbia-Montour area Coordinator, Family Life Apostolate Campus Minister, Millersville University, Lancaster, PA St. Joan of Arc, Hershey, PA Inappropriate behavior with adult at seminary St. Rose of Lima, York, PA Leave of Absence Annunciation Blessed Virgin Mary, McSherrystown, PA Holy Family, Harrisburg, PA Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lebanon, PA Appointed Dean, Lebanon, PA Resigned; early retirement Summary In a letter dated May 1, 2007, Bishop Kevin C. Rhodes informed the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith of complaints that Bach sexually abused minors. Rhodes attached multiple exhibits to the letter. The first report of abuse concerning Bach occurred in 1994. A man reported that in 1969, when he was 13 years old, Bach invited him to his boat in Maryland. They went to sleep in separate beds on the boat. The then -boy woke to Bach stroking his penis. The man stated the sexual abuse included kissing and oral sex. The man also reported Bach took Polaroid pictures of his naked body. Father Paul Helwig interviewed Bach. Bach did not admit, nor deny the allegation concerning the boat incident. When asked if there were other situations like this one with the boy discussed above, Bach admitted there were. Bach stated he recognized his situation was a "timebomb;" he was willing to leave active ministry, but he did not request laicization. 522 Summary The Diocese issued Bach a penal precept and sent Bach to be evaluated at St. John Vianney Center. A Diocesan document summarizing his treatment stated Bach admitted to sexually abusing 14 victims, between 14 and 16 years old. In 2002, the Diocese of Harrisburg learned that Bach abused another victim, whose identity at that time was unknown. This victim stated Bach sexually abused him in the 1970's on Bach's boat in Maryland and in the Cathedral parish in Harrisburg. This victim reported that Bach and another priest jointly owned the boat in Maryland. This victim died in 2004. In 2007, the Diocese received an e-mail from another man When this man was in the fifth or sixth grade, he was sexually abused three times. The then -boy was 12 years old during the first incident when Bach touched him inappropriately while staying in a motel. The second incident of abuse also occurred in a motel. The boy swam in the motel's pool. When he returned to the motel room, he removed his swimsuit and was naked. He turned to find Bach was also naked. Bach wrestled with the boy, which led to Bach attempting to anally penetrate the boy. When the boy was 17 years old, Bach took him to his boat in Maryland. Bach gave him alcohol and attempted to anally penetrate the boy. In 2007, Bishop Rhoades sent a summary of Bach's sexually abusive behavior to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Rhoades wrote that he did not believe there was a need for any trial or process, judicial or administrative. Bach was living his life in "basic solitude, doing good when he can," and "spending time in prayer and penance, trying to make reparation for the harm he has caused others through his acts of sexual abuse that occurred early in his priesthood." Rhoades also stated, "[f]urthermore, the true reason Francis Bach left all priestly ministry is unknown to others. If his case is now brought to trial or given any kind of publicity, I fear it will cause scandal to many, as he is still a priest who is beloved by many in our diocese." The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith agreed with Rhoades. In 2009, another man came forward and reported to the Diocese that he was abused by Bach. The then -boy was between 9 and 13 years old when Bach took him to a motel to stay overnight. Bach directed the boy to remove his clothes. The boy complied and undressed to his underwear. Bach photographed the boy in his underwear. Bach then removed his clothes and wrestled with the boy. Bach fondled the boy and anally penetrated the boy. Afterwards, the boy showered and Bach fondled the boy's penis again. The Diocese interviewed Bach about this allegation in 2009. Bach stated he could not remember the incidents raised by the victim in 2009. Bach stated, "with my history, anything is possible. I'm not saying he is fabricating the story." In 2016, the Diocese received a phone call from another man This man was an altar boy at St. Patrick in York in 1960. He stated that he was eight years old when Bach fondled him. 523 Reverend Jesus Barajas Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1947 N/A June 6, 1982 Employment/Assignment History 3/1987-11/1989 11/1989 Office of the Vicar for the Spanish -Speaking People (assigned to York, Lebanon and Bendersville) Columbia, South America Summary Father Jesus Barajas was a Trinitarian Father from Columbia who assisted the Diocese of Harrisburg with the Spanish speaking population of York and Lebanon. On June 30, 1989, Monsignor Hugh Overbaugh wrote a memorandum to Monsignor Damian McGovern. Overbaugh noted that Father Bernardo Pistone cited ongoing problems with Barajas and whether Barajas should continue to serve in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Overbaugh described that Pistone outlined three specific concerns related to Barajas. One of those concerns provided, "[Utz spite of past allegations with respect to his associations with the youth of the parish about which he received special warnings, he continues these associations." In a letter dated November 7, 1989, Pistone informed McGovern that he received two telephone calls from parishioners that "quite clearly repeated the past accusations of child molestation." Pistone asserted in the letter that he knew the parishioners who made the complaints and Pistone questioned their credibility. Pistone stated, "I think that the accusation of child molestation has no basis, however, because of his immaturity and other bad habits people could easily read them in the wrong sense." Pistone also stated he "was hoping we could keep Father Jesus in Lebanon until the Spring changes; but, with all these issues flaring up again I do not know if it would be wise to keep him here." In a memorandum dated November 16, 1989, Monsignor William M. Richardson informed Edward G. Faraday that Barajas would leave the Diocese on November 20, 1989. The Diocese provided Barajas with $2,000 to help cover his transportation costs to Columbia and to help with his resettlement expenses. The Chancellor of the Diocese would later testify that this was "disturbing". On January 17, 1990, McGovern wrote to the Very Reverend Antonio Caprarola, O.SS.T in Rome, Italy. McGovern stated, "I deeply regret to inform you that, for many serious reasons, the life and ministry of Father Barajas proved to be most unsatisfactory and, accordingly, he was asked to terminate his association with the Diocese of Harrisburg." 524 Summary On June 16, 1995, Father Paul Helwig wrote a memorandum to the file of Barajas. Helwig stated that the Archdiocese of New York had contacted the Diocese of Harrisburg. An allegation that Barajas committed sexual misconduct was presented to the Archdiocese of New York. The Archdiocese stated, "there were some concerns raised about Father Jesus, but nothing specific was presented." Based on a letter written by the Diocese of Harrisburg, the Archdiocese was informed that the Diocese of Brooklyn denied Barajas faculties. 525 Reverend Richard J. Barry Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1949 N/A May 20, 1978 Employment/Assignment History 9/02/1981-7/1983 St. Joseph, Dallastown, PA 1983 Reassigned by his community St. Margaret Mary, Harrisburg, PA Recalled by religious community Leave of Absence 9/01/1984-9/02/1986 9/02/1986 1991 Summary On April 5, 2001, Father Edward Malesic wrote a memorandum to the file of Father Richard J. Barry. He received a phone call from a woman who reported that Barry had molested her son when her son was an elementary school age student from 1978 to 1980. On April 6, 2001, Malesic wrote a memorandum regarding a phone conversation with Father Dave Kalert, the Provincial of the Eastern Province of Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Malesic informed the Provincial that a report of sexual misconduct was made against Barry, which occurred at the St. Margaret Mary church in the late 1970's. Kalert stated that Barry was not in active ministry because he took a leave of absence 10 years prior, in 1991, at Kalert' s request. Kalert stated he did not recall any allegations of sexual misconduct against Barry, however, "there were some indications of strange situations with him." In 2002, a second man reported a sexual abuse allegation against Barry to the Diocese. The man, age 11 at the time of the abuse, reported to the Diocese that Barry developed a friendship with the then -boy's mother, who was going through a divorce at the time. The man recalled this was between 1981 and 1982. On one occasion, the then -boy stated he went to Barry's mother's house in Philadelphia and stayed the night. Barry asked the boy if he wanted to stay in Barry's father's bed or with him. Barry informed the boy that his father was an old man who sweated a lot and his father's bed probably smelled bad. The boy decided to sleep in the same bed with Barry. The boy woke up to Barry fondling him and then performing oral sex on him. He was reassured by Barry that "it was O.K." The man who reported abuse to the Diocese in 2002 remembered another boy, about his same age at the time, who spent time with Barry. He stated this boy had a similar experience 526 Summary with Barry. This boy developed issues with alcohol and drug use. The man who reported abuse to the Diocese in 2002 stated the other boy committed suicide. In December 2002, a third allegation of sexual abuse against Barry was reported to the Diocese. A male called the Diocese and stated in approximately 1985 or 1986 his son was a victim of sexual advances by Barry while on a trip to Twin Falls, Minnesota. On August 9, 2004, Bishop Nicholas Dattilo summarized the Diocese's review of the third report of sexual misconduct made against Barry. Dattilo stated the victim was unwilling to discuss the matter. Dattilo also stated Barry was not under his supervision, did not hold office in the Diocese, did not live within the Diocese's territory, and would not be reassigned to ministry within the Diocese. Dattilo then stated the Diocesan investigation into this matter was concluded. 527 Reverend James Beeman Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1926 2016 May 30, 1953 Employment/Assignment History 6/0419/53-5/29/1958 5/29/1958-8/20/1959 8/20/1959-6/02/1961 6/02/1961-6/30/1964 6/30/1964-7/10/1968 7/10/1968-9/15/1968 9/15/1968-11/13/1968 11/13/1968-10/10/1969 10/10/1969-1/20/1973 1/20/1973-3/19/1973 3/19/1973-2/19/1975 2/19/1975-3/26/1975 3/26/1975-4/21/1977 4/21/1977-4/25/1980 4/25/1980-7/01/1980 7/01/1980-12/02/1991 1/22/1981-7/07/1983 7/07/1983-12/02/1991 Mary Church, Lancaster, PA Patrick, Carlisle, PA Joseph, Danville, PA Columba's, Bloomsburg, PA Our Lady of Visitation, Shippensburg, PA St. Joseph, Milton, PA St. Ignatius, Centralia, PA St. Francis of Assisi, Harrisburg, PA Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisburg, PA St. Columba, Bloomsburg, PA Inner-city ministry, Sacred Heart, Williamstown, PA Inner-city ministry, Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisburg, PA Inner-city ministry, Chaplain, Harrisburg State Hospital Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, Harrisburg, PA Chaplain, State Correctional Institution, Camp Hill, PA St. St. St. St. Summary In July of 1991, a woman reported that Father James Beeman sexually abused her daughter at St. Columbia in Bloomsburg from 1961 to 1964. When her daughter was eight years old, the mother remembered seeing blood in her daughter's underwear. The daughter reported to the Diocese of Harrisburg in September 1991 that Beeman sexually assaulted her four times from 1961 to 1973. The daughter reported the following information, which was documented in a Diocesan summary of all allegations against Beeman 1) In catechism class, Beeman set up a projector to show films and held the daughter on his lap and touched her inappropriately; 2) At age seven, the daughter had her tonsils removed and she was recovering in the hospital. Beeman raped her when he visited the hospital room; 528 Summary 3) At age 13, he came to her house when her parents were away. He raped her at her house; 4) At age 19, the abuse continued. Beeman raped her when she was pregnant; 5) Due to the constant abuse by Beeman, the daughter considered suicide. Beeman was confronted about the allegations in October 1991. He admitted the sexual abuse of this victim. He was issued a penal precept that revoked any priestly faculties. In February 1992, the Diocese sent Beeman for an assessment. Diocesan officials summarized his treatment and included the following: 1) From 1953 to 1958, Beeman sexually abused a girl, who was age six to 12 during that time frame, by fondling her genitals on two to three occasions; 2) In 1968, he fondled the genitals of a six year old girl, approximately three to four times; 3) In 1972, he fondled the genitals of a 6 year old girl twice. In 2002, the victim from the 1953 to 1958 sexual abuse came forward and reported her molestation. She stated Beeman kissed her and fondled her genitals. The Diocese spoke with Beeman regarding the victim's allegations from 1953 to 1958. Beeman admitted to the allegations and stated he had a "deep love" for this victim. He stated she was "still in my mind; I guess I am still in love with her." He kept pictures of this victim. Beeman turned over to Diocesan officials the following items: one large framed portrait of this victim, one medium framed portrait of this victim, and five photographs of this victim. He admitted to Diocesan officials that he sexually abused seven young girls while a practicing priest in the Diocese of Harrisburg. In September 2014, Bishop Ronald Gainer submitted Beeman' s acts to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for final resolution. Bishop Gainer wrote, "I believe that the scandal caused by his admission of the sexual abuse of minor girls has been sufficiently repaired by his acceptance of the penal precepts." The Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith responded that the Dicastery carefully and attentively studied the facts for review and decided Beeman was to live a life of prayer and penance. In November 2016, another woman came forward and stated that when she was a child Beeman forced his tongue down her throat while having her sit on his lap. 529 Reverend John Bostwick Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1941 N/A May 17, 1969 Employment/Assignment History 1976-1990 St. Catherine Laboure, Harrisburg, PA (weekends, 12/05/1990-10/23/1991 10/23/1991-2/17/1992 2/17/1992 holidays and summer) St. Leo the Great, Lancaster, PA Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lebanon, PA Transferred to Lafayette, Louisiana Summary In December 1989, Bishop Walter Sullivan, of the Diocese of Richmond, wrote a letter to the Diocese of Harrisburg Chancery Office regarding Father John Bostwick. Sullivan learned that Bostwick was staying in Harrisburg at St. Catherine Laboure church. Bostwick did not have permission to minister in the Diocese of Harrisburg because he did not cooperate with the Bishop of Richmond's efforts to have Bostwick receive proper counseling. The Diocese did not suspend him; however, the Diocese did not give him any assignments. In 1990, Bostwick officially received permission to minister outside of the Diocese of Richmond. In March 1996, Father Paul Helwig and Monsignor Hugh Overbaugh wrote a memorandum to Bishop Nicholas Dattilo regarding an accusation made against Bostwick concerning the 1980 to 1982 time period. Bostwick befriended a family and eventually stayed overnight at their house. The family had a boy between 12 and 14 years of age. The boy drank beer with Bostwick and Bostwick fondled the boy's genitals. Bostwick took the boy to St. Mary's Seminary when school was out of session. Bostwick fondled the boy's genitals while the boy was sleeping overnight. The last incident involved Bostwick attempting to have the boy touch Bostwick' s genitals. The boy became scared and locked himself in a room. The boy remembered Bostwick becoming emotional, falling to the floor crying and apologizing to the boy. Bostwick expressed his regret. In 1997, Sullivan authored a report that provided that Dattilo informed Sullivan that Bostwick was not welcomed back in the Diocese of Harrisburg. The Diocese of Harrisburg issued a public statement regarding Bostwick in the newspaper. According to Diocesan documents, another man contacted the Diocese to make a report of abuse. During the summer of 1987, the man was between 14 and 15 years old and went to Bostwick' s home in Virginia. Bostwick attempted to "make genital contact with him" but did not persist when the then -boy rejected his attempt. 530 In 2002, the same victim made the same report to the Diocese of Harrisburg regarding an attempt at inappropriate touching that occurred in 1987 when he was between 14 and 15 years old. He stated he passed out from drinking alcohol while he watched a movie with Bostwick. He woke up in another room when Bostwick reached for his genitals and he stopped Bostwick from making contact. 531 Reverend Donald Cramer Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1970 N/A June 2, 2001 Employment/Assignment History 6/2001-6/2004 6/2004-6/2005 6/2005-2/2006 6/2006-6/2010 6/2010-8/2012 8/2012 11/2014 Good Shepherd, Camp Hill, PA St. John the Baptist, New Freedom, PA Leave of Absence Christ the King Mission & Bloomsburg University St. Monica Leave of absence Dispensed Summary Diocesan documents contained information summarized below. On August 17, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security and the Postal Inspection Service were present at the Diocese of Harrisburg for an investigation into Father Donald Cramer. The investigation revealed that Cramer was in an online chatroom using the screen name "Bigmark512." While online, he communicated with an individual in Connecticut who was charged criminally for possessing child pornography. In his online communications, Cramer mentioned he wanted to go to Mexico where he could "rent" boys. After an investigation, Cramer was not arrested because he was not in possession of child pornography. However, the Department of Homeland Security's investigative report listed, in detail, the nature of the e-mail communication where Cramer expressed an interest in minor boys. The Department of Homeland Security eventually terminated its investigation and closed its file. The Diocesan files for Cramer also contained a letter that Cramer wrote to Pope Francis in September of 2013, where Cramer requested dispensation from the priesthood. He was officially dispensed in November of 2014. Chancellor Carol Houghton of the Diocese of Harrisburg wrote a handwritten note dated January 24, 2013, which described a summary of a forensic examination of an electronic device that Cramer possessed. A forensic company in Harrisburg conducted the examination. The examiner told Houghton that Cramer "was 'definitely' looking for underage boys/teens (w/ all the websites w/ those names) - then he shifted to hardcore sites." 532 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION ?4 REDACTED ONGOING APPELLATE 533 LITIGATION Reverend Walter Emala Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1927 2008 1952 Employment/Assignment History 1981-1985 1981-1985 Part-time (functioned without faculties); St. Peter, Mount Carmel, PA St. John, New Freedom, PA Summary In May 1979, the Diocese of Memphis wrote to the Diocese of Harrisburg and stated that Father Walter Emala was "once accused of sexually handling some of the children where he was an associate, but this does not seem to have been proven definitely." On May 31, 1979, then Chancellor William Keeler responded to the Diocese of Memphis, in writing and stated, "in light of the information which you provide, this diocese certainly would not refrain from the granting of the faculties to Emala for occasional, weekend help." In December 1985, a memorandum was written by Keeler that reported that Emala had been "accused of being overly and overtly familiar with certain boys" by parents in St. Peter's parish. The memorandum noted the parents made reports to the parish priest, Father Frederick Farace. There was no abuse reported. The parents stated Emala gave boys wine and the parents were concerned about over familiarity. One parent was "a state policeman" who spoke to Farace at length. Keeler noted Emala was informed he no longer had faculties in the Diocese of Harrisburg. In a letter dated March 8, 1986, Farace wrote to Keeler regarding Emala. The letter stated that the parents of three boys ages 12, 13, and 13, reported to Father DiChico "about what they termed undue familiarity between Father Emala and their boys." Some person or persons contacted Children and Youth Services concerning the incident involving Emala from December 1985. The parents complained to the Diocese that they were disturbed that their children were questioned regarding the incident. On April 29, 1986, Monsignor Overbaugh wrote a letter to the Chancellor of the Diocese of Memphis. The letter stated that in 1979 the Diocese of Harrisburg did not accept Emala and he was not granted faculties to minister. Overbaugh stated, "unbeknown to the Chancery," Emala was invited to assist a priest in a parish. Keeler was going to withhold the granting of faculties to Emala should he have sought pastoral ministry in the Diocese of Harrisburg. However, as described above, then Keeler in 1979 stated the Diocese would grant faculties to Emala for occasional, weekend help, which contradicts the statement in Overbaugh' s letter. 534 Summary In December 2002, a woman called the Diocese of Harrisburg and spoke with Father William King. She reported that she heard that a woman in Mount Carmel saw Emala kissing an altar boy on the lips in 1985. In January 2003, the woman who actually witnessed Emala kiss the altar boy reported the kissing incident to the Diocese. King contacted Father Thomas Kujovsky and asked if he had any recollections of Emala. Kujovsky recalled Father Farace telling him that he once walked into Emala's room at the rectory and found a "shoe -box full of photographs of adolescent males, all undressed from the waist up." In 2004, the Diocese of Harrisburg wrote to "Rev. Walter Emala." The Diocese told Emala the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution is suspended when an accused leaves Pennsylvania. The Diocese informed Emala, "In order to avoid scandal and to avoid exposing you to continued accusation and possible criminal investigation, it is important that you not be present at any time within the territory of the Diocese of Harrisburg." 535 Reverend Paul R. Fisher Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1967 N/A January 1, 1977 Employment/Assignment History 1995-1997 1997-1998 6/16/1998-6/19/2003 6/2003 6/19/2003-6/18/2009 6/18/2009-6/20/2011 6/20/2011-6/20/2016 St. Norbert, Paoli, PA Archmere Academy, Claymont, Delaware Queen of Peace, Millersburg, PA Incardinated as a Priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cornwall, PA St. Columbia, Bloomsburg, PA Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Harrisburg, PA Summary On February 18, 2011, Bishop Joseph McFadden issued a Decree after receiving a report from the Secretary of Clergy and Consecrated Life that Father Paul Fisher made a selfincriminating report involving pornography, "which may include child pornography." The Decree was/is to remain in the Diocese's secret archives to safeguard the reputation of all persons involved. Fisher agreed to allow the Diocese of Harrisburg to obtain his electronic devices (laptop and cell phone) and have them forensically examined by a local company. In February 2011, Diocesan officials interviewed Fisher. Fisher stated that he conducted online searches for pornography that included "incest" and "really sick, abusive stories." He stated that he was more interested in fantasy stories. He admitted sometimes the "son character in the story (or eventually, the brother/sister characters) looked under 18." He stated that he was not interested in the images, however, he noted the images depicted naked people, including "all out porn, including penetration." He admitted he went to nudist websites where there were images of nude children playing volleyball, but no sexual acts were depicted on said websites. The Diocese sent Fisher for treatment and evaluation. The forensic examination of Fisher's electronic devices did not identify images depicting the sexual abuse of children, even though Fisher admitted it was possible. Bishop McFadden placed Fisher back into ministry. The Diocese of Harrisburg's subsequent bishop, Bishop Ronald Gainer, reviewed the restricted files in 2016. In June 2016, Gainer issued a decree to reinvestigate the matter involving Fisher due to his admission of viewing pornographic images of minors. 536 Summary On June 20, 2016, the Diocese interviewed Fisher a second time. He consented to the Diocese forensically examining his current laptop, which was not Fisher's laptop from 2011. He noted he only had the new laptop for a few months, stating his previous laptop had been stolen. Diocesan officials told Fisher that they would have to turn over to the Dauphin District Attorney's Office what was found in the forensic examination conducted in 2011 of Fisher's first laptop. The Diocese gave the new laptop to the same forensic company. Later that day, Fisher called and rescinded his consent for an examination of the new laptop and stated that he had obtained civil counsel. A second forensic examination was conducted on the 2011 hard drive image. This time, a questionable image was found. As in 2011, numerous elicit websites were also in the search history. The Office of Attorney General obtained a search warrant, which resulted in a law enforcement forensic examination of the 2011 hard drive image (results pending). wrote a Diocesan document dated August 8, 2016, which appeared to summarize a conference call that occurred in the morning of that same day. The document appeared to also summarize a meeting that occurred on August 4, 2016. stated there was a collective disappointment at the results of a risk assessment of Fisher that was conducted at St. John Vianney Center. Additionally, also stated there was collective disappointment at the "countermeasures he [Fisher] was believed to have employed to invalidate the results of the polygraph [administered to Fisher]." A sentence in the document stated, "His [Fisher] clarification on the polygraph question regarding masturbating to the images of minors, his persistent need to clarify his responses to our committee and his decision not to take a second polygraph test because of his belief that his answers 'were always more than yes or no' left Bishop Gainer with too little certitude about returning him to ministry." On August 8, 2016, Fisher was discharged from the evaluation program at St. John Vianney Center and requested to reside at the Canonry of his former' s Order, the Norbertines in Delaware. Gainer wrote a letter to the Bishop of Wilmington, Delaware, advising him of Fisher's stay at the Norbertines' Canonry and he has no active ministry at this time. He noted that Fisher wished to return to the Norbertine community and be reinstated as a Norbertine priest instead of a Diocesan priest. Gainer also noted he was sending paperwork to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for guidance and advice. He noted: "if he is at that time considered suitable for active ministry, I will then be willing to consider his return to active ministry as a Norbertine." Chancellor Carol Houghton of the Diocese of Harrisburg testified before the Grand Jury on October 20, 2017. She stated she had a great concern with Fisher being placed back in ministry in 2011 when he admitted to viewing images of naked children. Houghton stated she questioned McFadden about his decision. McFadden told her to forget it because nothing was found criminal on the laptop. Chancellor Houghton reviewed the clergy files in 2016 and remained concerned with how the Diocese handled the Fisher matter in 2011. She raised her concern to and they approached Gainer, which resulted in the Diocese interviewing Fisher again in 2016, which is summarized above. 537 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Harrisburg Priest #1 Biographical Information Omitted Employment/Assignment History Summary a parent reported to the Diocese of that his son had a close relationship with this priest, which started when the boy was a senior in high school. In , A memorandum located this priests' restricted file, dated anonymous report to the Diocese. The anonymous caller stated 538 , detailed an REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Harrisburg Priest #2 Biographical Information Omitted Employment/Assignment History Summary A Grand Jury subpoena was served on the Diocese of Harrisburg in September of 2016. While reviewing documents to turn over pursuant to the subpoena, the Diocese identified an allegation from against a priest, which the Diocese did not follow up on. a mother reported to Father have been molested by a priest at In = though were then. that she believed , her= = may spoke with the mother and stated this priest denied the allegations, even and this priest did not know what abuse was alleged. The mother stated the and she believed abuse occurred A Special Agent of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, interviewed the mother in December of 2016. She could not recall the priest's name. She stated her denied ever being abused. She stated her never made allegations, but she felt there were "signs" of possible abuse. She also stated the boys would most likely not talk with law enforcement. The Special Agent attempted contact with the alleged victims. Neither victim responded. = = This priest spoke with the Office of Attorney General. He stated he was made aware of an allegation against him in by This priest noted he was not told what the actual accusation entailed. This priest stated he was never interviewed, sent for counseling or treatment, nor placed on leave in It was not until he looked at his Diocesan file to find out what happened concerning the accusation. He stated he did so to find out the outcome and if anyone was identified as the abuser. . 539 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Deacon Donald "Tim" Hackman Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1946 N/A June 4, 1983 Employment/Assignment History 1983-1999 St. James, Lititz, PA Summary The Diocese of Harrisburg's restricted file for Deacon Donald "Tim" Hackman contained a resignation letter dated January 22, 1999, and a Decree dated February 3, 1999. Hackman had mailed child pornography to an undercover law enforcement officer. The federal government charged him with crimes. Bishop Dattilo issued a Decree, which noted Hackman' s "sincere and credible display of remorse" and he was forbidden to exercise functions of any ecclesiastical office. Documents in the restricted file also showed the Diocese offered and followed through with counseling for Hackman The church asked the parishioners to pray for Hackman and his family during a difficult and trying time. The allegations against Hackman were reported in a newspaper in 2001 when Hackman pled guilty to the federal charges described above. Parishioners complained to the Diocese and the parish after they read the newspaper article. The Diocese had not notified the parishioners of the real reason for Hackman' s departure. The Diocese wrote, "civil authorities saw no reason to make the arrest public, which they would have done if they felt that it was necessary to protect children or to gain testimony from others." This was the Diocese's justification for not notifying the parishioners of the reason for Hackman' s resignation. 540 Reverend T. Ronald Haney Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1952 2012 May 15, 1958 Employment/Assignment History 5/20/1958-6/02/1961 6/02/1961-8/01/1961 8/01/1961-12/14/1961 12/14/1961-9/12/1963 9/12/1963-6/30/1964 6/30/1964-1/12/1967 6/12/1967-6/02/1967 6/02/1967-6/02/1970 6/02/1967-1/22/1976 1/22/1976-6/18/1981 6/18/1981-6/28/1985 2/28/1985-7/31/1992 7/31/1992-3/03/2006 3/03/2006 St. Anne, Lancaster, PA St. Peter, Columbia, PA Assumption BVM, Lancaster, PA (canonical reasons) St. Peter, Columbia, PA (canonical reasons) Sacred Heart, Lancaster, PA (canonical reasons) St. James and Bishop McDevitt High School St. Ann, Steelton, PA (canonical reasons) St. Edward, Shamokin, PA Our Lady of Lourdes Regional High School, St. Edward; St. Anthony of Padua, Shamokin, PA Holy Spirit, Palmyra, PA St. Ann, Steelton, PA St. Catherine, Harrisburg, PA St. Theresa, New Cumberland, PA (canonical only) Retired Summary Father T. Ronald Haney entered the priest seminary at age 14. He attended the seminary until being ordained a priest in the Diocese of Harrisburg in 1958. Diocesan officials wrote memorandums wherein officials noted that in 1995 a husband and wife informed the Diocese that Father Haney was a family friend who frequented their household for dinner. The family had a seven year old daughter and a four year old son. One evening, the parents' heard Haney say to their daughter, "I guess you have heard about pedaphilia [sic]." He repeated the sentence a second time after the daughter's mother overheard and called his name. The daughter's mother also reported that another female parishioner confided in her that Haney commented that her daughter had a "cute firm ass." This comment was made before Christmas of 1994. On Christmas Day, Haney stopped at the second woman's home. He put his hand on the daughters' buttocks and said "she has a nice tight ass." The woman stated, after speaking with her husband, they felt this was an "error in judgment" by Haney. 541 After speaking with Diocesan officials, the first daughter's mother and the female parishioner who confided in her about another allegation of abuse, decided to confront Haney regarding their complaints and concerns. The women reported back to the Diocese that Haney felt embarrassed and hurt and "apologized profusely for the difficulties he caused them." 542 Reverend John Herber Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1939 N/A N/A Employment/Assignment History 7/10/1980-7/29/1982 8/01/1995-2/18/1998 St. Joseph Convent & School, Columbia, PA St. Ann Home, Columbia, PA Summary A memorandum dated April 29, 1997, provided that a priest stationed in Lancaster received a disturbing report of sexual misconduct from a parishioner. The parishioner attended one Mass that was celebrated by a visiting priest, Father John Herber. The parishioner recognized the priest. The parishioner was aware of an abuse allegation made against Herber in 1990. Bishop Nicholas Dattilo issued a Decree authorizing an investigation. According to a handwritten memorandum dated July 30, 1997 by , a woman called the Diocese of Harrisburg and reported that Herber abused her when she was seven years. In a report dated July 30, 1997, wrote: "at the age of 7 she was molested by a religious priest. ." The molestation occurred between 1981 and 1982. The victim told her father in 1990 when she was 15 years old. Her father then reported the molestation to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood Order. Father Paul Helwig searched Herber' s file and found a statement from the Superior of the Precious Blood Order that was dated March 13, 1995. The statement provided: "to the best of my knowledge in the external forum, I am of the opinion that Father Herber is of good character and reputation. I believe that he is qualified to perform his ministerial duties in an effective and suitable manner. More specifically, I have not been made aware of any pattern of sexual abuse." In a memorandum from 1997, Helwig contacted the Missionaries of the Precious Blood Order and requested a statement about Herber. The Provincial of the Order stated he recalled a report about inappropriate touching of a young girl and that Herber was sent for treatment. The report provided that the victim rode in a car and Herber touched her genitals. On August 1, 1997, the Order sent a statement outlining that Herber was sent for an evaluation and received treatment in 1991. He received aftercare treatment from 1991 to 1993. As of 1997, he had attended AA (alcoholics anonymous) and SA (sexaholics anonymous) meetings for approximately four years. 543 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Summary Memorandums are contained in the Diocese's records that outline discussions with the Provincial for the Precious Blood Order and Helwig regarding when to remove Herber from ministry in the Diocese of Harrisburg. The Diocese requested the Provincial recall Herber. They allowed Herber to remain in active ministry until February 18, 1998, when he was transferred by his order. According to Diocesan documents, in 2012, a woman called the Diocese of Harrisburg to report she was molested by Herber (the woman's sister has also alleged that Herber had abused her). The woman was four years old and alleged Herber digitally penetrated her. This occurred between 1982 and 1983. She wanted to know what happened to Herber. The Diocese contacted the Missionaries of the Precious Blood Order and determined that Herber was living as a "lay brother." Herber had no sacramental ministry and was on a safety plan, monitored, and was repentant and compliant. Bishop Joseph McFadden sent a letter to the Provincial in 2012 informing him that Herber does not have any faculties in the Diocese of Harrisburg. The Provincial responded to McFadden and stated, "with the announcement of the Charter for the Protection of Children in May of 2002, John was removed from all ministry." This letter also mentioned a third victim reporting that Herber abused her. This allegation was made by another sister of the original victimized family The Order allowed Herber to remain in active ministry from the time of the 1997 report until 2002. 544 Philip Hower Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1969 N/A Never ordained Employment/Assignment History 1981 Seminarian at Pontifical College, Josephinum Summary Philip Hower was a seminarian sponsored by the Diocese of Harrisburg in 1985. The Diocese discontinued the sponsorship of Hower. In a Diocesan letter, the Diocese stated he was "brusque and officious in his dealings with others," and he asked sexual inquiries of people and was too negative of a person. Hower' s sister wrote to the Diocese of Harrisburg in 1988 and reported that Hower molested her son while her son was between ages five and seven. She alleged Hower performed oral sex on her son. The alleged victim never came forward. At the time of the 1988 report, Hower was a seminarian for the Diocese of Tucson, Arizona. He was never ordained. The Diocese informed the Diocese of Tucson of the allegations made by Mr. Hower' s sister. 545 Reverend Kevin Kayda Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1985 2013 June 1, 2013 Employment/Assignment History 6/01/2013-10/03/2013 St. John the Baptist, New Freedom, PA Summary In September of 2013, the Diocese of Harrisburg received a complaint from a concerned parent. The parent reported that Father Kevin Kayda was having inappropriate online communications with their minor daughter on Facebook. The Diocese confronted Kayda and requested permission to forensically examine his computer. Kayda consented to the forensic examination. On October 1, 2013, Kayda' s electronic items were turned over to a forensic company. The Diocese also prepared to send Kayda to St. John Vianney Center for treatment. The forensic examination revealed pornographic material that included "adolescents." On October 3, 2013, Kayda committed suicide. Kayda wrote multiple suicide notes; Kayda alluded to being an abuse victim, but he did not disclose the name of his alleged abuser. 546 Reverend Edward Konat Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: N/A N/A June 13, 1975 Employment/Assignment History 5/28/1987-10/08/1987 Asst. Pastor St. Theresa, New Cumberland, PA Summary In August of 1987, Monsignor Hugh Overbaugh wrote a memorandum to Bishop William Keeler regarding Father Edward Konat. Overbaugh received a phone call from the Diocese of Salt Lake City, Utah. The Diocese of Salt Lake advised that they heard Father Konat was working in the Diocese of Harrisburg. While Konat was at the Diocese of Salt Lake, he was accused of pedophilia. Konat had been accused at least four times of sexual advances towards young boys. On one occasion, Konat conducted "scrotum" checks of minor boys. His priestly faculties were withdrawn. According to a memorandum by Overbaugh in August of 1987, Keeler requested Konat resign because Konat failed to disclose the allegations against Konat from the Diocese of Salt Lake. In November of 1987, the Diocese notified the Province of the Society of Jesus regarding Konat. Diocesan documents provide the following information. In June 1988, the Diocese of Miami contacted the Diocese of Harrisburg regarding Konat. Keeler noted that he received and contacted the references provided by Konat in 1987. The references checked out positively. Overbaugh reported to the Diocese of Miami that Konat had not disclosed the events from Utah. Overbaugh advised Konat to disclose his past history to the Diocese of Miami. Overbaugh advised that Keeler affirmed that Konat "worked well in the short amount of time he served in the Diocese of Harrisburg but could not condone the fact that Father Konat had deliberately withheld information concerning his time spent in Utah." 547 Reverend George Koychick Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1922 N/A April 2, 1949 Employment/Assignment History 4/22/1949-9/23/1949 9/23/1949-5/23/1952 5/23/1952-6/04/1953 6/04/1953-5/23/1957 5/23/1957-11/08/1957 11/08/1957-10/02/1962 10/02/1962-11/24/1967 11/24/1967-6/18/1981 6/18/1981-6/04/1997 1997 Annunciation Blessed Virgin Mary, McSherrystown, PA St. Francis of Assisi, Harrisburg, PA Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mount Carmel, PA St. Joseph, York, PA Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lebanon, PA Chaplain, Penna. Industrial School Sacred Heart, Williamstown, PA St. Patrick, York, PA Church of the Holy Spirit, Palmyra, PA Retired Summary Multiple individuals alleged that Father George Koychick sexually abused them. In 2003, a woman notified the Diocese of Harrisburg via an anonymous e-mail account. The woman stated in the 1970's, when she was 13 or 14 years old, Koychick touched her sensually. He rubbed her upper thighs. She reported that Koychick rubbed multiple girls. This occurred at St. Patrick's, York. Diocesan officials followed up on the e-mail complaint. A report summarizing an interview between the Diocese and Koychick was located in Koychick' s Diocesan files. Koychick was asked if there was any truth to the allegation of sexual touching of minor girls. Koychick responded, "yes, it was when I was going through a touchy/feely time in my life." Koychick stated he had eighth grade girls record the collections the church received from attendees at the rectory. He sat close to girls and touched or patted the girls' inner thighs or the top part of their thighs. He admitted touching skin on skin, under the girls' skirts. Koychick admitted "it was sensual rubbing." He stated he sensually touched multiple young girls. He admitted that one time he touched the breasts of one young girl, but immediately apologized afterwards. He admitted he felt an attraction to the young girls and the touching was for his own sexual pleasure. Koychick stated, "This is a test of ones [sic] faith. I have prayed over this for years. I have lived in fear for years wondering if anyone would come forward with an allegation...I have said more Acts of Contrition than anybody." Koychick was immediately suspended from active ministry and issued a penal precept. In 2004, the Diocese of Harrisburg authored a document noting a 2003 allegation that provided: 548 Summary "By the actions taken (removing him permanently from all active ministry, forbidding him from residence in any rectory, and admonishing him to lead a life of prayer and penance), Bishop Dattilo believed that the harm done by his past actions has been sufficiently repaired, and therefore did not seek his dismissal from the clerical state." Koychick was allowed to remain retired. In 2005, the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Archbishop of Alabama granted Koychick permission to celebrate a funeral mass for his sister. There was to be no publicity regarding his celebration of mass. In 2013, another woman came forward and made a report to the Diocese of Harrisburg against Koychick. She asserted that she was abused from age 12 to age 15, between 1976 and 1979. She reported that Koychick touched her breasts over top of her clothing. She reported that Koychick also exposed his genitalia. This occurred while Koychick was at St. Patrick's in York. Koychick took the victim on boating trips and touched her breasts on the trips. She stated he never touched her in the rectory. An additional penal precept was issued detailing the suspension of priestly activities. A news article dated March 24, 2014, from Fairhope, Alabama, announced the Marietta Johnson Museum was planning a christening of its Memory Garden and its donors. Listed as a donor was "Father George Koychick." This was a direct violation of the penal precept issued May 10, 2013, which stated in relevant part: "You are not to present yourself as a priest or a cleric. Accordingly you may not wear the attire appropriate to the clerical state, or employ the title 'Father' or 'Reverend'." There was no document establishing that the Diocese of Harrisburg undertook any action concerning Koychick' s violation. The Diocese received notice that in 2015 Koychick's cousin wrote Archbishop Vigano at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in the United States asking Pope Francis to send a note of encouragement to Koychick, who was suffering his final illness. Koychick' s cousin noted that Koychick resided in Fairhope, Alabama and was a Catholic priest in the Harrisburg Diocese for 64 years, currently retired. Archbishop Vigano sent a letter to the Diocese of Harrisburg to be forwarded to Koychick. The letter stated, "As the personal representative of His Holiness Pope Francis to the United States of America, I wish to express my gratitude for your long and fruitful ministry as a priest of Jesus Christ. During these days especially, when the accumulation of years has rendered your health frail, I pray that the good Lord may let His face shine upon you and give you His peace." A note was found attached to the letter from Archbishop Vigano to the Diocese of Harrisburg from an unknown person that stated Archbishop Vigano should have checked with the Diocese before writing a letter. It is unknown if a copy was ever sent to Koychick. In 2016, another victim came forward to report she was sexually abused by Koychick from 1976 to 1979. The victim stated Koychick touched her breasts and sunbathed nude. The allegations were reported to the York County District Attorney's Office. 549 Reverend Thomas Kujovsky Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1930 2015 May 11, 1957 Employment/Assignment History 5/23/1957-6/01/1962 6/01/1962-8/09/1963 8/09/1963-5/29/1964 5/29/1964-6/22/1972 9/23/1966-2/03/1967 2/03/1967-12/15/1969 12/15/1969-6/22/1972 6/22/1972-6/02/1983 6/02/1983-8/26/1986 8/26/1986-6/09/1989 6/09/1989-11/11/1990 11/11/1990 12/15/1990 8/26/1994 6/28/1995 4/27/1999 1/01/2003 St. Casimir, Kulpmont, PA St. Joseph, York, PA St. Catherine, Oakleigh, PA Mt. Carmel Elementary School, Mt. Carmel, PA Our Lady of Mercy, Roaring Creek, PA St. Joseph, Locust Dale, PA St. John the Baptist, Mt. Carmel, PA Immaculate Conception Blessed Virgin Mary, Berwick, PA St. Columbia, Bloomsburg, PA Corpus Christi, Chambersburg, PA St. Anne, Lancaster, PA Villa Vianney Retired Administrator Pro Tem, Villa Vianney Secretary to the Lebanon Tribunal Administrator Pro Tem at St. Peter, Elizabethtown, PA Retired Summary In 1981, Bishop Joseph Daley documented a report against Father Thomas Kujovsky. Two women reported to Father Coakley that a person found magazines that contained photographs of former altar boys in the nude. The items were found by Kujovsky' s bed in the rectory. Bishop Daley discussed the nude photographs with Kujovsky. Daley noted Kujovsky expressed "utter surprise and absolute disbelief concerning them." He denied "absolutely that he had any sexual aberrations." Bishop Daley noted he did not reveal the source of the information and accepted Kujovsky's word. The Diocese identified one of the boys that was photographed naked. However, there was no record in the file that the child was ever interviewed, nor was there any police involvement. Kujovsky stayed in ministry. Kujovsky wrote a letter, which is contained in Diocesan files. In the letter, he referenced what he deemed were false charges leveled against him in August of 1990. The Diocese referred Kujovsky for an evaluation after receiving the 1990 allegations. The allegation was later recanted when the accuser admitted that the allegation was made up for the sole purpose of 550 trying to get money via a settlement. Kujovsky was reinstated with faculties; however, he was retired. 551 Reverend Thomas Lawler Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1925 1987 November 1, 1955 Employment/Assignment History 11/11/1955-5/24/1960 5/24/1960-10/26/1960 10/26/1960-12/14/1960 12/14/1960-6/02/1961 6/02/1961-6/01/1962 6/01/1962-10/10/1969 10/10/1969-9/01/1971 9/01/1971-10/19/1987 Sacred Heart, Lewistown; Youth Chaplain and Scout Chaplain, Juniata Valley Area, PA St. Aloysius, Littlestown, PA Good Shepherd, Camp Hill, PA St. Vincent, Hanover, PA St. Joseph, York, PA Annunciation Blessed Virgin Mary, McSherrystown, PA St. Peter, Columbia, PA Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lewisburg, PA Summary A document issued by Diocesan officials discussed a 2002 allegation made by a man against Father Thomas Lawler. The man stated the abuse occurred in 1963 when he was 10 years old. Lawler hugged the boy and placed his hands inside the back of the boy's pants and underwear. Lawler squeezed and fondled the boy's buttocks. The Diocese of Harrisburg reported this boy's allegation to the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office. A Diocesan document provided that another man came forward in 2014 and notified the Diocese that Lawler abused him while Lawyer was assigned to Sacred Heart of Jesus in Lewisburg. The reported abuse started in 1985 and ended when Lawler died in 1987. The man was 13 years old when the abuse started. Lawler kissed the then -boy and told the boy that he was proud of him. The abuse progressed to touching and "French" kissing. The man stated the abuse occurred in the basement of the rectory. The man remembered one instance when he painted a table in the basement. Lawler crawled under the table and pulled the boy's pants down. Lawler then fondled the boy's genitalia and kissed his buttocks. The man told his parents about the abuse in 1987. Initially, his parents did not believe him. After the boy was able to convince his parents the abuse occurred, his stepfather decided to contact the police. The next morning, the man was told Father Lawler died. The man noted no report was made to the police. The Diocese made a report to the Union County District Attorney's Office in 2014. 552 Reverend Robert Logue Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: N/A N/A N/A Employment/Assignment History Unknown Summary The Diocese of Harrisburg's file for Father Robert Logue contained a "supplement" dated August 24, 1968. The supplement was to a previous report written by Father Frederick Bradel. The supplement noted that a 13 year -old-boy and his father reported Logue showed an interest in the boy, which disturbed the boy and his father. Logue reportedly asked the boy to expose his genitalia. The boy stated the contact with Logue started the year before, which was 1967. The boy stated that he and his friends had discussed that Logue was preoccupied with sex. Bradel confronted Logue. Logue "admitted his tendencies and stated they were becoming more pronounced and were a source of great and increasing concern for him." Bishop Joseph Daley was notified and advised Logue to contact his spiritual director, consult a psychiatrist, and resign from his orders. Logue agreed to contact his spiritual director and consult a psychiatrist, but Logue decided to request a leave of absence instead of resigning from his orders. Daley wrote to Bradel on September 5, 1968, thanking him for the confidential report. He stated "we shall follow closely the immediate future of the individual concerned." No other documents were in this file. 553 Reverend David H. Luck Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1961 N/A May 30, 1987 Employment/Assignment History Summer 1986 Spring 1987 6/19/1987-1/01/1989 St. Paul the Apostle, Annville, PA (Deacon) St. Paul the Apostle, Annville, PA (Deacon) St. Joseph, Mechanicsburg, PA Summary Diocesan documents held in secret archives detailed the following information. David Luck was a deacon at St. Paul the Apostle during 1986 and 1987. He was successfully ordained a priest in May of 1987. In December of 1988, a family reported to their local priest that their two minor sons were molested by Luck. The local priest notified Bishop William Keeler. Luck, while a deacon, was close with the reporting family and often stayed overnight at the family's home. The abuse occurred during the overnight stays. It was reported that Luck anally penetrated a 15 year old boy. He fondled the genitals of the 15 year old boy and an 11 year old boy. The Diocese sent Luck to St. Luke's Institute in February 1989 for an evaluation. Luck sent a letter to seventh grade children at his local school telling them he could not wait to see them again. Notes of St. Luke's Institute's evaluation of Luck were summarized on Office of Judicial Vicar letterhead in 1989. St. Luke's diagnosed Luck with Paraphilia, a sexual deviation. Luck admitted to fantasizing about sex with boys, fondling and touching them, and performing mutual fellatio with them. St. Luke's recommended Luck not be in ministry around children or adolescents. Luck began writing letters to other dioceses around the country asking to be allowed to minister. Bishop Nicholas Dattilo was installed as the Bishop of Harrisburg in January of 1990. Dattilo suspended Luck in May of 1990. In October of 1990, hand wrote a memorandum to Dattilo outlining a September meeting with Luck. Luck stated, "I am a pedophile" to and Father McGovern. Luck was told not to have any contact with the victims, per Dattilo' s notes. Shortly thereafter, Luck approached one of the victims at a parish festival. There is no evidence in Luck's files, which were turned over by the Diocese of Harrisburg, that anyone from the Diocese called the police when Luck's abuse was reported. There was a 1996 document, which discussed that the family of the victims went to the police 554 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Summary (even naming the officer), and if the Diocese was contacted about Luck, they would cooperate. Luck was never criminally charged. The Diocese of Harrisburg was contacted by a mental health agency where Luck applied for a job in 1996. In a memorandum from Father Paul Helwig to Dattilo on July 15, 1996, Helwig noted he received a form from a mental health employment agency asking for a reference for Luck. Helwig wrote that the Diocese "received a standard fonn, but instead of responding to the questions on the form, I wrote a letter and stated that, 'Because of conduct unbefitting a minister of the Church, David was relieved of his duties and does not have authorization to present himself or work as a priest.'" After many years of Canonical appeals, Luck was dispensed from priestly ministry in 2005. 555 Reverend Monsignor Robert Maher Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1911 1990 May 22, 1937 Employment/Assignment History 6/03/1937-6/09/1939 6/09/1939-12/1939 1/06/1940-4/04/1941 4/1941 1/1946-10/1961 4/04/1941-7/10/1946 7/10/1946-5/24/1960 5/24/1960-12/14/1961 12/14/1961-8/1974 4/23/1975 1979 to 1986 St. Rose of Lima, York, PA St. Mary's, Kulpmont, PA (left due to health) St. Peter, Columbia, PA Chaplain to Boy Scouts Superintendent of schools St. Mary Assumption, Lebanon, PA St. Peter, Columbia, PA St. Patrick's Cathedral, Harrisburg, PA St. Vincent, Hanover, PA Resignation accepted; faculties not revoked; Villa Vianney Retirement home Archivist for the Diocese of Harrisburg Summary An undated, unsigned, handwritten chronology for Monsignor Robert Maher was found in his restricted file in the Diocese of Harrisburg. This chronology noted that in April of 1975 Maher submitted his resignation to St. Vincent in Hanover. A quote from Maher is documented as: "I cannot pretend, nor do you, that this whole experience is without pain. But like surgery it must be endured trusting no metastasis will overtake our spiritual therapy." Maher further stated, "most important is that Father Christie has a rather complete knowledge of my personal history." The following entry in the chronology reads: "Bishop [Joseph] Daley accepts resignation and grants approval for residence at Villa Vianney. Faculties not revoked." There were no documents in the file that discussed the reason for the resignation and/or why faculties were not revoked. In 1994, Father Paul Helwig wrote to Bishop Nicholas Dattilo regarding a man's allegation that Maher committed sexual abuse. Dattilo wrote: Is there anything in his file? Monsignor is dead and can't defend himself Are we in the situation of having to treat and/or support everyone who makes an allegation? To what extent? +NCD 556 Summary The man who made the report in 1994 stated Maher kissed him, touched him in an "immodest" way, and performed oral sex on him to the point of ejaculation. The then -boy was in sixth or seventh grade. This abuse occurred sometime during Maher' s assignment at St. Vincent (1961-1975). This same man made the same reports to the Diocese in 1997, 2002 and 2007. In 1997, a Secular Franciscan Brother reported to the Diocese via a letter that as an adult he had sought Maher for counseling. During counseling, Maher hugged him, kissed him on the lips, and "stuck his tongue" in the victim's mouth. In 2012, another man reported to the Diocese that Maher had sexually abused him when he was a boy. This was documented in a summary interview written by Father Paul Clark. The then -boy's mother took him to Maher because she found her son to be "intractably bad." This boy had to sit on Maher' s lap and he was kissed when he was nine years old. In 2015, another man's statement was summarized in an interview report by Diocese of Harrisburg officials. When this boy was 10 years old, he broke his collarbone. Maher commented on the boy's broken bone and leaned in as to kiss him on the mouth. The boy backed away. During confession, Maher asked this boy if he masturbated, got a "hard on," and how big was his penis. A parishioner of St. Vincent wrote a letter in 2015 describing that 15 boys were sexually abused by Maher during his assignment at the parish from 1961 to 1975. The reporting parishioner was interviewed by Diocesan officials. The parishioner was a student at the time of the alleged abuse, essentially the same age of the other boys. The parishioner did not disclose the names of the 15 boys; he stated they had the right to privacy and the right to come forward on their own. In 2016, another man's statement was summarized in an interview report by the Diocese. The man reported that Maher touched the genitals of a seven year old boy; Maher also reportedly performed oral sex on the boy. 557 Reverend Daniel Mahoney Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1926 2007 May 10, 1952 Employment/Assignment History 5/23/1952-4/21/1954 4/21/1954-8/01/1956 8/01/1956-6/02/1961 6/02/1961-6/30/1964 6/30/1964-5/31/1968 5/31/1968-6/13/2002 6/13/2002 Patrick, York, PA Edward, Shamokin, PA Joan of Arc, Hershey, PA Joseph, Shamokin, PA Immaculate Conception, Fairfield, PA Holy Name of Jesus, Harrisburg, PA Retired St. St. St. St. Summary Father Daniel Mahoney' s file contained complaints regarding inappropriate publishing in the Holy Name Jesus Church bulletin. More complaints were made to the Diocese of Harrisburg regarding postings on his personal website, http://www.revmahoney.com. The website had links to "Puberty for BOYS" and "Puberty for GIRLS." Mahoney provided descriptions of growing up and sexuality. One description regarding pregnancy in a section titled Purity for Boys stated, "The semen is squirted into a girl's body through the penis into the vagina or little opening between her legs." In another section titled Purity for Girls, Mahoney provided great detail regarding menstruation and periods for girls. It was reported to the Diocese of Harrisburg that Mahoney handed out these documents at Bishop McCort High School in 2003. During an interview with a catechist of Immaculate Conception Blessed Virgin Mary Church in 2002, she provided information concerning Mahoney. Diocesan records of the 2002 interview stated her brother disclosed to her that Mahoney sexually abused him. The alleged abuse occurred between 1966 and 1968. The brother never reported the abuse to the Diocese. In 2016, a Diocesan document noted a different woman reported to the Diocese of Harrisburg that her brother was also sexually abused by Mahoney. Mahoney reportedly took her brother out of classes and took him to the Holy Name rectory. The boy never reported abuse to the Diocese. 558 Reverend Guy Marsico Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1947 N/A May 19, 1973 Employment/Assignment History 6/01/1973-10/10/1977 10/10/1977-4/29/1982 4/29/1982-8/01/1985 8/01/1985-7/28/1994 7/28/1994 2010 Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lebanon, PA St. Leo the Great, Rohrerstown, PA St. Rose of Lima, York, PA St. Gregory the Great, Lebanon, PA Leave of Absence Requested laicization Summary The following information was obtained from a summary written by Diocesan officials for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and by a man testifying before the Grand Jury on October 18, 2016. The man came forward in 1994 and reported he had been sexually molested by Father Guy Marsico while at St. Leo the Great. Marsico asked the boy's parents for permission for the boy to spend the night at the rectory. The boy's parents knew he wanted to be a priest and granted permission for the boy to stay overnight. The boy went to the rectory to stay overnight. Marsico had boxes on a spare bed. Marsico told the victim he could not remove the boxes and that he had to sleep in the same bed with Marsico. Marsico made the boy undress. Marsico gave the boy full body massages and touched the boy's penis. Marsico put his mouth on the boy's penis. The boy stated that Marsico and he slept together in the same bed overnight. The boy also blacked out for a period of time due to fear. The boy was 13 years old at the time. The boy disclosed that he told his mother about the abuse when he was 14 years old. His mother did not tell anyone. The boy told his father about the abuse when he was 16 years old. His father did not tell anyone. The boy felt strong enough to report the abuse to the Diocese of Harrisburg. Diocesan officials confronted Marsico. Marsico admitted to sleeping in the same bed with the boy and giving him massages. Marsico stated that he "brushed his penis aside" when massaging the boy's stomach and pelvic area. Marsico sent the boy a letter of apology. The Diocese of Harrisburg agreed to pay for prescription medications and counseling for the boy. The boy later found out that his counselor reported what occurred during his counseling to the Diocese. The boy disclosed that he attempted suicide in 1986. 559 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Marsico admitted to being sexually involved with three other minors while at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Leo the Great. Marsico took a leave of absence and resigned from his parish. He went to the Anodos Center for an evaluation. Diocesan officials wrote a summary, which stated while at treatment Marsico specifically named his victims. As a result of admitting his sexual abuse, the Diocese issued a penal precept in 1995. In September 1996, another victim came forward and reported abuse by Marsico. The victim was previously identified during Marsico' s admission. The victim was between fifth and sixth grade when molested by Marsico. Marsico fondled the victim, slept in the same bed naked with the victim, and engaged in oral sex and masturbated the victim. Marsico requested laicization in 2010. Marsico paid for the first victim's counseling and prescription medication for a period of time. Marsico testified before the grand jury on November 9, 2016. Marsico explained to the attorney for the Commonwealth that when he was in fifth grade he obtained paperwork to become a priest. At age 14, Marsico went to the Seminary in Columbus, Ohio and stayed there for 12 years. During his testimony, Marsico confessed to molesting children. A relevant excerpt of M ars ico' s testimony follows: Q: But to be clear, though, while you were engaged in the sexual conduct with these boys, you were admitting the conduct to your confessor, Father Michael Homola? A: Correct. Q: And he was a parish priest in which parish? A: He was in various parishes. The last one was St. Philip in Millersville. Q: And his advice to you certainly was not, you know, call the police and turn yourself in; but it was to essentially pray about it? A: Pray about it and try to get away from it. Reform your life. Q: And then you would come back and say, it happened again; and he would say pray about it, reform your life? A: Basically. 560 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Reverend John M. McDevitt Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1924 1999 Unknown Employment/Assignment History 1960's 8/23/1982 Bishop McDevitt School Transferred out of Diocese of Harrisburg Summary reported to Chancellor Carol Houghton of the Diocese of Harrisburg that a man from Seven Sorrows in Middletown approached him. The man reported that Father John McDevitt of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales abused him. Houghton notified via e-mail. The man stated McDevitt kissed him in the confessional at Bishop McDevitt High School. The year of the abuse is unknown, but the reporting man was 50 years old in 2012. In The Diocese of Harrisburg notified the Provincial for the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Wilmington -Philadelphia Province of the abuse allegation. No other information was found in Diocesan records. However, on August 5, 2011, an article located on www.delawareonline.com reported the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales reached a $24 8 million settlement with survivors of abuse committed by priests. As part of the settlement, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales released the names of 12 priests who either admitted to committing sexual abuse or sexual abuse allegations against them were substantiated. McDevitt was one of the 12 priests listed. 561 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Reverend Anthony McGinley Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1920 2006 December 1945 Employment/Assignment History 12/20/1945-8/25/1953 8/25/1953-11/20/1953 11/20/1953-10/11/1957 10/11/1957-12/14/1961 12/14/1961-4/30/1970 4/30/1970-10/24/1972 1970's-1982 5/10/1972-9/01/1972 11/26/1987 Annunciation Blessed Virgin Mary, McSherrystown, PA Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lebanon, PA Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mt. Carmel, PA St. Thomas More, Northumberland, PA St. Patrick, Carlisle, forced to resign as pastor at in Carlisle and permitted to continue his education Catholic University; Graduate School of Education for Guidance (Counseling) Marymount College; forced to resign 1982 St. Joseph, Mechanicsburg, PA (part-time) Retired; faculties revoked Summary The Diocesan file for Father Anthony McGinley contained a handwritten memorandum, dated November of 1953, by Father Robert Gribbin, who was stationed at the Lebanon Catholic High School. Three high school boys reported that McGinley made "immoral advances" towards them. Gribbin asked the boys "if they realized the terrible gravity of these charges." He asked if they "were so convinced of them, would they testify under oath to their truth." The boys notified Gribbin that two senior boys knew of the "immoral advances." Gribbin "warned them to be absolutely silent and dismissed them." The memorandum stated, "I spent most of the day in shocked disbelief could not believe these charges. Yet the evidence seemed so grave, and the danger of scandal so imminent, that I felt bound in conscience to inform the pastor, who I felt to be the competent superior in the case." -I One boy reported that McGinley took him to a funeral and then stayed overnight. McGinley encouraged the boy to drink alcohol. They slept in the same bed together and McGinley touched the boy. Another boy reported that McGinley took him to Centralia for a funeral, gave him alcohol, and touched him inappropriately. This boy went on a trip to McSherrystown and McGinley tried to touch him. A third boy reported he went on trips to McSherrystown with McGinley and McGinley engaged in "soft talk" and then touched his genitals over his clothes. Bishop Leech suspended McGinley until he reported for an interview in the Bishop's Office in November of 1953. According to a document, McGinley stated he was innocent 562 Summary however "there may have been imprudent association w/ boys and that conduct w/ them might be construed wrongly." On November 20, 1953, McGinley was transferred to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. From 1953 to 1982, there were many reports that McGinley had sexual encounters with other males. Bishop Keeler revoked his faculties and the Diocese sent him to St. Luke's Institute for treatment. His faculties were not reinstated. He was caught practicing ministry in the Diocese of Allentown, without faculties. In 1987, Father Hugh Overbaugh wrote a memorandum about a meeting between Bishop Keeler and McGinley. Keeler met with McGinley and explained the "moral and legal ramifications resulting from priests accused of improper sexual activity, especially cases of pedophilia" and revoked all faculties. In 2004, a man came forward and made a report to the Diocese of Harrisburg. The man alleged that McGinley molested him when he was 11 years old in 1950. The reported abuse started with genital fondling and moved to oral sex. This abuse happened six to eight times. In 2008, the Diocese received a letter from a prison inmate reporting that he was molested by McGinley in 1969 at St. Patrick's in Carlisle. The boy was in fifth grade at the time. When the boy was in the eighth grade, he told the pastor of the church, Father Braubitz, of the molestation. Braubitz replied to the victim that McGinley was "ill" and no longer with that church. 563 Reverend James McLucas Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: N/A N/A N/A Employment/Assignment History Summer 2014 Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Monastery, Elysburg, PA Summary In 2014, Father James McLucas was a priest in the Archdiocese of New York living in Elysburg as the Chaplain to the Monastery. The Archdiocese of New York sent the Diocese of Harrisburg a testimonial letter of good standing for McLucas. The head Mother of the Monastery called the Diocese of Harrisburg after finding out McLucas had sexually abused a 14 year old girl and continued a relationship with her into her adulthood. This was reported to the Archdiocese of New York in 2012. The Diocese of Harrisburg revoked McLucas' faculties to perform ministry. 564 Reverend Ibarra Mercado Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: N/A N/A Archdiocese of Military Services Employment/Assignment History 7/01/1994 Lebanon V.A. Hospital Summary On June 8, 1994, Monsignor Hugh Overbaugh wrote a memorandum to Bishop Nicholas Dattilo marked as "CONFIDENTIAL." The Diocese of Harrisburg was notified by Father Michael Connelly, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales who served as the Judicial Vicar for the Military Archdiocese under the Archbishop of Military Services, of child sex abuse allegations against Mercado. The Archdiocese of Military Services advised they would conduct the investigation. The Judicial Vicar stated because the abuse occurred at the Veteran's Administration ("VA") hospital, it was on federal territory. A memorandum stated, "There is no danger, therefore, that the Diocese of Harrisburg will be involved." The allegations involved Mercado "French kissing" a 12 year old girl. The girl's mother was an organist for masses that Mercado celebrated at the Lebanon VA Hospital. On July 1, 1994, Father Paul Helwig wrote a memorandum to Bishop Nicholas Dattilo that stated he received word that Mercado was being "reassigned." 565 Summary the County District Attorney's Office wrote a letter to Bishop concerning "serious allegations" lodged against The letter provided the following information. In , . forte The District Attorney's Office informed the Bishop of the defendant's sentence and that actions "may constitute criminal activity and require some disposition by this office." The District Attorney's Office informed the Bishop that it would be "most happy to co-operate with Your Excellency in reaching a reasonable resolution to this matter." The letter concluded by offering assistance to the Diocese: "Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance or provide you with . additional information." According to an undated, handwritten chronology found in the Diocesan records, in 566 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Summary responded that area. was transferred from The Diocese instructed not to return to the The memorandums noted continued to frequent the area. M On January 16, 2018, Diocese of Chancellor recalled an internal Diocesan memorandum in the restricted file for 567 testified that that REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Reverend Charles Procopio Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1927 1997 May 10, 1956 Employment/Assignment History 5/25/1956-8/01/1956 8/01/1956-4/09/1959 4/09/1959-12/14/1961 12/14/1961-10/02/1962 10/02/1962-12/11/1964 12/11/1964-10/12/1967 10/12/1967-5/31/1968 5/31/1968-6/04/1971 6/04/1971-8/10/1979 8/10/1979-7/28/1983 7/28/1983-5/30/1984 5/30/1984-2/04/1991 2/04/1991-1/11/1994 1/11/1994-6/28/1995 6/28/1995 Theresa's Church, New Cumberland, PA Joseph, Danville, PA Anthony of Padua, Lancaster, PA Andrew, Waynesboro, PA Joan of Arc, Hershey, PA Sacred Heart of Jesus, Harrisburg, PA Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lancaster, PA St. St. St. St. St. St. Rita, Fairfield, PA St. Peter, Mount Carmel, PA Holy Name of Jesus, Harrisburg, PA St. Joseph, Hanover, PA Christ the King, Benton, PA St. Casimir, Kulpmont, PA Villa Vianney/Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Retired Summary Diocese of Harrisburg documents reveal an allegation of sexual abuse was made against Father Charles Procopio in October 1965. Father McAndrew wrote a memorandum dated October 18, 1965, which stated he was informed via a telephone call that Procopio had molested girls in the seventh and eighth grades at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Harrisburg. The person who made the report to McAndrew stated the girls told the principal of the school about the molestation, but nothing happened in response to the report. McAndrew described one allegation of abuse as "immodest touches." He detailed how Procopio kissed the girls and felt their breasts. Procopio pressed one girl against the wall in the rectory and touched the girl "in an immodest manner" and he made motions simulating intercourse while his body was pressed against the girl. Procopio touched another girl in an "indecent manner" in a school hallway, which caused her to scream. A teacher heard the scream and found her in the hallway frightened. The person making this report in 1965 stated "if nothing were done about this matter, he would be forced to take it to the police. However, he says that he would do nothing without consulting with the Chancery Office." 568 Summary The next day, on October 19, 1965, McGovern reviewed McAndrew's memorandum regarding Procopio. McGovern noted, "Father Propocio's so-called immodest touches were actually manifestations of his effusive nature, imprudent but pure on his part. We also agree that the touches were not objectively immoral but only interpreted as such by preadolescent girls." He also wrote they "concluded that the more recent actions received a distorted interpretation in the highly imaginative minds of pubescent girls." The memorandum from 1965 also provided that McGovern spoke with Procopio regarding the complaint. McGovern explained to Procopio that "a girl of that age is so conscious of her womanhood that she feels all other people likewise are constantly noticing it all the times. She considers any touch a 'sex' touch. The pre -adolescent girl indulges in fantasy quite often." The Diocese of Harrisburg allowed Procopio to stay in ministry. 569 Reverend Guido Miguel Quiroz Reyes, OFM Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: N/A 2006 Order of St. Francis (Franciscan Fathers from Peru) Employment/Assignment History 12/1975-1/1980 Hispanic Center, Lancaster, PA Summary Father Guido Miguel Quiroz Reyes of the Order of St. Francis in Peru obtained faculties in the Diocese of Harrisburg verbally on December 11, 1975. In a memorandum dated December 12, 1975, Bishop Joseph Daley decided no written faculties would be granted to Reyes. However, Monsignor Keeler was authorized to grant faculties verbally to Reyes. Multiple Diocesan memorandums provided that in September of 1994 the Diocese of Harrisburg was advised that a family living in Florida, formerly from Lancaster, made sexual molestation allegations against Reyes. The memorandums summarized the following information. The family met Reyes in Lancaster while he was stationed at the Hispanic Center. He befriended the family When the family moved to Florida, they asked Reyes if he wanted to live with them. He lived with the family from 1980 to 1993. In 1993, the family confronted him with accusations that he sexually abused three girls in the family Specifically, the family believed that Reyes sexually abused two daughters of the family in the 1970's when they were minors. That abuse reportedly continued when the family moved to Florida. The family also believed that Reyes sexually abused a minor granddaughter when he lived with the family in Florida. After the family confronted Reyes, the following occurred. Reyes denied the accusations. The family asked him to leave their home. Reyes left the family's home. In 1994, Reyes asked the family to not take legal action against him in relation to the sexual abuse allegations. The family then contacted law enforcement. Law enforcement in Florida apparently began an investigation. The Diocese's files do not contain any other information about the investigation that was apparently commenced in Florida. 570 Deacon James Rush Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1944 2016 June 3, 1979 Employment/Assignment History Prior to 2001 2002-2005 11/2015 Archdiocese of New York St. Richard, Manheim; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Marysville; St. Bernadette Mission, Duncannon, PA Retired Summary Diocesan documents provided that the Archdiocese of New York had authority over Deacon James Rush when he applied for employment in the Diocese of Harrisburg. In 2015, two adult woman complained that Rush engaged in inappropriate actions that crossed boundary lines. After being confronted by the Diocese of Harrisburg, Rush retired. Bishop Ronald Gainer issued a penal precept that prevented Rush from ministering in the Diocese without explicit permission. In 2016, a woman reported to Children and Youth Services and to the Diocese of Harrisburg that Rush had developed an inappropriate relationship with a 14 year old girl. He recently took the girl to a hockey game and held her hand. He told her he only had eyes for her and told her she was his "girlfriend." The girl also told the woman who reported the allegation that Rush kissed her. Rush told the girl not to tell her mother because her mother would get the wrong impression. Although retired, Rush was still assisting around the local parish. In a letter to the Archdiocese of New York dated June 1, 2016, the Diocese of Harrisburg disclosed the two complaints, the penal precept, and the new allegations against Rush. The Diocese of Harrisburg determined no sexual abuse occurred against the girl in relation to the most recent allegation, but the Diocese determined what happened, "we might deem grooming behavior." 571 Summary The Diocese of restricted file for contained a memorandum from to dated The memorandum stated was called and asked to report to the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks in went to the Barracks where a corporal questioned him regarding an incident from the prior week. 572 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Summary 573 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Bryan Schlager Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1990 N/A N/A Employment/Assignment History 8/2009 12/2010 Seminary applicant Withdrew from seminary Summary In August of 2009, Bryan Schlager was a seminarian for the Diocese of Harrisburg. In December of 2010, he withdrew from the seminary and was no longer studying to be a priest for the Diocese of Harrisburg. According to a Diocesan memorandum, in February of 2011, a 15 year old boy reported to Father Sawicki (St. Joan of Arc) that he had received inappropriate communications from Schlager during a private Facebook chat. Schlager asked the 15 year old about masturbation and pornography. After being confronted by the Diocese of Harrisburg, Schlager "voluntarily withdr[e]w" from all activities on a parish or Diocesan level to include "working with the youth in any capacity whether that be through religious education, youth groups or diocesan parochial or high schools." The Diocese requested Schlager be removed from a substitute teacher list at Lancaster Catholic High School. He retained his Youth Protection credentials, which is apparently a Diocesan program. The Diocese of Harrisburg conducted an investigation and found a minor in 2008 had received inappropriate communications from Schlager prior to him entering the Seminary. The Diocese produced a report of the investigation. Another minor received inappropriate communications from Schlager in November of 2010. Schlager withdrew from the Seminary in December of 2010 after he had inappropriate sexual conversations with seminarians. Another minor received inappropriate communications from Schlager in 2011. In 2012, Schlager was the organist at St. Ignatius in Sinking Springs. He was removed from this position because he had befriended a family with small children. He passed an inappropriate note to a young boy who was in the family The pastor at St. Ignatius did not disclose the contents of the note to Chancellor Carol Houghton. In March 2014, Schlager was observed volunteering at a faith -based retreat. The Diocese removed his Youth Protection credentials. 574 Reverend Herbert Shank Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1941 N/A May 20, 1967 Employment/Assignment History 6/02/1967-6/04/1971 6/20/1969 -unknown 6/04/1971-9/03/1974 9/03/1974-5/14/1975 5/14/1975-1/01/1981 1/01/1981-4/09/1984 4/09/1984-5/30/1984 5/30/1984-11/21/1994 11/21/1994 Sacred Heart, Lewistown, PA Chaplain for Boy and Girl Scouts, Juniata Valley area St. Joan of Arc, Hershey, PA Sacred Heart, Lancaster, PA Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA St. Patrick, Carlisle, PA Immaculate Conception Blessed Virgin Mary, Fairfield, PA St. Rose of Lima, York, PA Leave of Absence Summary According to the Diocese of Harrisburg's records, in 1994, one boy alleged that Father Herbert Shank molested his brother, himself, and five altar boys. The reporting boy stated Shank took him on trips and he would stay at the parish overnight. One night at the rectory, Shank showed the boy a box full of half-naked photographs of other boys his age. He recognized some of the boys as altar boys. Once the report was made, Shank requested a leave of absence, which Bishop Nicholas Dattilo granted. A maintenance man approached the Diocese with information about a relationship between Shank and a minor. The maintenance man also had knowledge of the disturbing photographs of minor boys. In an undated memorandum written by Father Paul Helwig to the case file, he emphasized that the maintenance man was not Catholic. The memorandum mentioned a second maintenance man, who also had knowledge of the photographs. Helwig's memorandum included the second maintenance man's prior history of alcohol abuse. Vicar General, wrote a memorandum that discussed a telephone call from Father Leo Goodman. Goodman found hundreds of pictures of young boys in drawers in Shank's room at the rectory. Goodman also found "negatives of pictures of young boys - mid teens - including shots of genitalia. No corresponding pictures were found, only negatives." Goodman wanted to allow the victim, one of the altar boys referenced above, to pack up 575 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Summary photographs of himself, although the victim would not be allowed to keep the photographs of himself. suggested that was not a good idea. Goodman allowed the victim to help gather Shank's belongings. Goodman left the room briefly, and when he returned the negatives were missing. The victim admitted he took the negatives from Shank's room. Another victim contacted the Diocese of Harrisburg to report abuse by Shank. This victim was very concerned about the photographs Shank had taken of him. A memorandum written on November 18, 1994 by noted that Shank called the victim the day before. The priest from the rectory suggested the Diocese look at the VHS tapes Shank had in his "collection" noting "especially the ones that appear to be blank tapes." Helwig wrote a memorandum that noted Diocesan officials removed Shank's photographic collection from his room. On December 2, 1994, another victim contacted the Diocese of Harrisburg. This is the brother of the first victim who made a report. This victim stated between 1971 and 1974 Shank molested him. He first met Shank when he was in sixth grade and acted as an altar boy. Shank took the victim and other boys to drive-in movies, swimming, and on field trips to other states. In seventh grade, Shank took this victim to different places alone. Shank gave him massages, which led to overnight stays with this victim that included naked rubdowns, kissing and Shank photographed the victim. Shank photographed this child's erect penis. Shank placed his mouth on the child's penis until it became erect and then he took photographs. The victim remembered he was under 16 when this occurred. He stated in 1998 Shank wrote him an apology letter. On December 31, 1994, Helwig wrote a memorandum to Dattilo noting he had a conference call with Shank and others regarding his stay at the Institute of Living, a treatment center. He mentioned there was a legal obligation to contact the District Attorney. The memorandum stated, "Father Shank said that, if this must be done, it must be done." Two other priests at the conference offered to help and support Shank through this "difficult time;" "both said that they have had experience in matters such as this." In February 1995, the Diocese of Harrisburg notified the York County District Attorney's office. The Diocese turned over "photographic negatives and videotape cassettes." The Diocese disclosed the name of one of the victims who was in the photographs. The Diocese offered to assist in identifying other victims in the photographs. After the Thirty -Seventh Statewide Grand Jury Report into the Diocese of Altoona Johnstown was made public, the Office of Attorney General, received information from another victim of Shank. The Agent interviewed the victim in 2016. The victim reported that in 1981 Shank preyed on him while he was an altar boy. Shank massaged the victim's naked body and kissed the victim. Shank photographed him at age 10 when he was in his underwear and also when he was completely naked. He often times went to New York with Shank where Shank gave him alcohol. The victim recalled one night at the rectory. While sleeping, Shank stood over top of the victim in bed. Shank was naked and rubbed his penis on the victim. The victim stated Shank kept photographs of naked boys in a binder. One day, he snooped around Shank's 576 REDACTED -- ONGOING APPELLATE LITIGATION Summary room and found a letter addressed to another victim. A few years later, Shank arrived at the victim's home and informed him that someone made a report that he was inappropriate with a minor. Shank asked the victim, "why didn't you stop me." In 2017, agents from the Office of Attorney General spoke with the York City Police Department regarding the 1995 report. An officer who was not working on the case, but familiar with it, stated Shank recorded television shows on VHS tapes. Shank then recorded himself assaulting young boys. Shank preserved his assaultive recordings on VHS tape spliced in the middle of recorded shows. The officer stated the victim made it clear he would not testify and that the Diocese of Harrisburg shipped Shank out of the area. The Diocese's file noted that Shank was sent to the Institute of Living in Connecticut for treatment from December 1994 to at least mid -1997. 577 Reverend Patrick Shannon Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1940 N/A 1972 Employment/Assignment History 1993-2005 Sacred Heart and of St. George's Mission, Mifflinburg, PA Summary On November 2, 2005, the Diocese of Harrisburg was copied on a letter written to the Provincial Superior of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in Wilmington, Delaware. The letter was written by an individual who alleged that Father Patrick Shannon sexually abused him in 1973 as follows. The victim worked at Camp Brisson in Maryland as a counselor in training. He was 16 years old at the time. While on a camping trip overnight, Shannon shared his blanket with the victim. Once under the blanket, Shannon fondled the victim's genitals underneath his clothing. The victim told Shannon, "no." Shannon responded, "sometime [sic] we say no when we really mean yes." Shannon eventually stopped molesting the victim. The victim woke up in the morning to Shannon having his arm wrapped around him and his genitals cupped in Shannon's other hand. The Diocese of Harrisburg removed Shannon's faculties to practice ministry. 578 Reverend Timothy Sperber Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1949 N/A April 8, 1978 Employment/Assignment History 4/18/1978-4/21/1983 4/21/1983-12/1/1992 12/1992 12/01/1992-2/15/1996 2/15/1996-9/01/1998 9/01/1998 10/10/2000 St. Joan of Arc, Hershey, PA St. Philip, Millersville, PA Transfer to Florida St. Gregory, Plantation, Florida St. Boniface Church, Pembrooke Pines, Florida Leave of Absence Suspended for failing to appear for assignment Summary The Diocese of Harrisburg received a report in 2004 from a female alleging that a priest sexually abused her around 1979. Diocese of Harrisburg Chancellor Carol Houghton interviewed the victim and generated interview notes. The victim was between nine and ten years old and a student at St. Joan of Arc in Hershey. She was not doing well with math and the Principal, assigned Father Timothy Sperber to tutor her. Sperber was part of the parish, but not the school. Chancellor Houghton' s interview notes also provided that the victim went to the rectory and met Sperber in a room she identified as having lots of books. Sperber rubbed her hand. Sperger progressed to having the victim remove her shirt. He looked at her breasts and fondled them. He made her turn around, with her shirt up, so she had her back to him. He touched her bare back with things she believed to be his finger and/or penis. She heard him make noise and then she believed he ejaculated on her back. She remembered having to sit all day at school with the stickiness of something on her back. The interview notes also established that she begged her mother to remove her from St. Joan of Arc School. When the new school year began, she tried her best to improve at math. The principal told her she had to tutor with Sperber again. The victim told the principal that Sperber touched her in weird ways. The Principal became angry with the victim. The victim continued telling her that Sperber made her remove her shirt. The principal scolded the victim and stated, "How dare you make these terrible accusations. You are a demon -child." The Principal made the victim's mother pick her up from school immediately. The victim was placed in public school. When the victim tried to talk with her mother, her mother replied, "We're not going to talk about this. I don't want anyone thinking that this was our fault." 579 Sperber transferred to the Archdiocese of Miami in 1992; however, he was still considered a priest in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Bishop Nicholas Dattilo wrote the Archbishop of Miami that Sperber has permission to seek ministry in Miami due to his sick mother. On September 4, 2000, Sperber wrote a letter to Dattilo, which stated he did not intend to return to active ministry. Dattilo suspended Sperber in October of 2000. 580 Reverend Carl J. Steffen Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1930 2015 May 15, 1958 Employment/Assignment History 6/29/1958-4/09/1959 5/24/1960 4/09/1959-6/02/1961 6/02/1961-8/09/1963 8/09/1963-6/02/1967 8/09/1963-6/18/1969 6/02/1967 7/01/1969 1969 6/18/1969-5/06/1976 1/13/1972 4/18/1978-2005 (retired) Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lancaster, PA Assistant Director of Youth for Boy Scouts St. Gertrude, Lebanon, PA St. Joan of Arc, Hershey, PA Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg, PA St. Joseph, Shamokin, PA Local Director, Shamokin Office Catholic Charities Chaplain to the Newman Apostolate for Gettysburg College "Temporary leave for retreat work," Gettysburg for weekends St. Francis Xavier, Gettysburg, PA Permission reaffirmed for Retreat Apostolate St. Ignatius Loyola, Buchanan Valley, PA Summary According to the Diocese of Harrisburg's file, Diocesan officials learned of sexual abuse allegations against Father Carl J. Steffen. The first allegation the Diocese knew about was in May 1966 when Steffen was a Chaplain at a local high school. Father Joseph Hilbert of St. Francis of Assis wrote a report that stated that Bishop Joseph Daley had been briefed on the accusations. The following information was obtained from a report written on January 11, 1967. The report begins with "several complaints from reputable parents" regarding Father Steffen' s "questionable procedures during interviews of high school boys." "He was alleged to fondle, caress and touch them." Daley ordered Hilbert to speak with Steffen. Hilbert stated Steffen was in a cold sweat at the end of the interview. Steffen stated that sometimes he sat on a couch with the boys and gave them a "gesture of friendliness." Hilbert gave Steffen the following commands 1) He cannot use his couch for counseling, but must always have a desk between himself and a student; 2) Discontinue all face to face confessions "which he had continued in spite an explicit warning from Father Shaull during the middle of the year"; 3) He must cease touches and friendly embraces; 581 of Summary 4) Confessions were never to be held outside of the confessional; Diocesan documents revealed that additional individuals also complained of Steffen' s conduct. He went to high school football practices and patted the boys on their back; Steffen also showed the same signs of affection reported in May of 1966. Hilbert stated, "I immediately informed Father Steffen that the boys were misinterpreting his signs offriendliness." A female student reported that Steffen spoke to her about masturbation, intercourse and "certain aberrations of the marital act." Parents of three other students reported to Hilbert that Steffen gave children "purity talks." Steffen was not removed from his position as Chaplain at the high school until May of 1969. In 1993, Diocesan documents noted more accusations leveled against Steffen. The victim stated in high school Steffen asked him about the size of his penis and discussed masturbation. In 1997, a deacon reported to Hilbert a family left the parish because Steffen asked their three sons about sex. In July 2002, the Diocese asked a psychologist to interview the victim from 1993 (who also made another report in 2002). He stated in 1968, when he was 10 years old, he had his appendix removed. Steffen went to the hospital and touched his genital area over top of the bed sheets. The victim stated Steffen discussed masturbation and climaxing. They psychologist wrote to the Diocese, "a case could readily be made that the priest in question was taking a parental role in educating these boys to their evolving sexuality." She stated in her report, "that it may be expedient for the priest in question to take early retirement." (underlined in report). In September 2002, Bishop Dattilo issued a Decree, which provided, "insufficient evidence exists to suggest that an offense has been committed which is deserving of a penalty. Father Steffen's offense seems to have been a violation of prudence rather than an overt offense of sexual misconduct or abuse." Finally, in 2003, a penal precept was issued warning Steffen of his actions. In February of 2009, Steffen had the faculty for hearing confessions revoked for "consistent pattern of inappropriate sexual questioning within the sacrament of penance." 582 Reverend Frederick Vaughn Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1909 1992 December 18, 1937 Employment/Assignment History 7/30/1958-8/09/1963 8/09/1963-9/10/1965 9/10/1965-1/08/1971 1/08/1971-8/26/1986 1986 Catherine Laboure, Harrisburg, PA Joseph, York, PA Peter, Elizabethtown, PA Mark the Evangelist, Greencastle, PA Retired St. St. St. St. Summary The following information was obtained from the restricted file for Father Frederick Joseph Vaughn, born Frederick Joseph Von Hartensten, from the Diocese of Harrisburg. On April 17, 2002, the Diocese received a letter from a woman who stated Vaughn molested both of her daughters from about 1961 to about 1966. The abuse started when the daughters were approximately nine years old. Vaughn fondled the girls' genitals. A Diocesan document provided that on July 15, 2002, the Diocese received a letter from different parents alleging one of their daughters was sexually abused by Vaughn from age three to age 13. The abuse occurred between 1961 and 1974. The abuse consisted of genital fondling, as well as vaginal and anal intercourse. The parents' other daughter was also sexually abused from age five to age 10. Vaughn' s abuse consisted of genital fondling. The abuse occurred between 1958 and 1963. A Diocesan document provided that on July 26, 2004, the Diocese received a call from another female stating Vaughn abused her around 1958 when she was 11 or 12 years old. She was in grade school at St. Catherine Laboure at the time. She reported Vaughn pressed himself up against her body and fondled her from behind. He held her tight to his body and rubbed up against her. On August 30, 2004, a parent reported to the Diocese that Vaughn abused her daughter when she attended St. Catherine Laboure. Vaughn was a constant guest at her home. While at her home, the mother walked into a room and saw Vaughn with both his hands on her minor daughter's breasts, over top of her clothing. Vaughn saw the mother and calmly put his coat on and left the home. He continued to visit the family at their residence. The mother never told her husband, nor Diocesan officials of the incident. She reported this caused a rift between her and her daughter for years. 583 Summary In May of 2012, a letter was sent to St. Catherine Laboure that stated Vaughn molested a female from 1959 to 1963. Vaughn fondled the girl underneath her bathing suit while swimming in nearby Mermaid Lake. In 2016, a witness and victim spoke with Diocesan officials about an allegation against another priest and about her own victimization. As an 11 year old girl, Vaughn visited her home to see her father. If her father was not at home, Vaughn wrestled with her on the floor. One time, she fought back and he whispered, "I like a fighter." Vaughn then moaned and made noises that scared her. She refused to let him back in the home the next time he stopped over. She stated she witnessed Vaughn grab little girls as young as two years old and Vaughn bounced the girls on his lap. Vaughn fondled the girls' breasts while doing this. The victim never spoke of the abuse. The victim knew of another victim who was fondled while swimming with Vaughn. 584 Reverend Salvatore V. Zangari Biographical Information YEAR OF BIRTH: YEAR OF DEATH: ORDINATION: 1918 2004 June 3, 1944 Employment/Assignment History 6/09/1944-3/22/1946 3/22/1946-6/20/1951 6/20/1951-11/08/1957 11/08/1957-8/20/1959 8/20/1959-6/30/1964 6/30/1964-10/10/1969 10/10/1969-10/10/1973 10/10/1973-12/12/1975 12/12/1975-6/12/1986 6/12/1986 St. Patrick, York, PA St. Peter, Mt. Carmel, PA United States Army Chaplain; Industrial School in Camp Hill, PA Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary, Lebanon, PA Our Lady of Visitation, Shippensburg, PA St. Thomas More, Northumberland, PA St. Ann, Steelton, PA Immaculate Conception Blessed Virgin Mary, Fairfield, PA Moderator, Council of Catholic Women; Permanent Diaconate Program; St. Peter and Chaplain at Elizabethtown, PA Retired Summary Multiple allegations of unwanted sexual misconduct between Father Salvatore Zangari and adult women were reported to the Diocese of Harrisburg in 1980 and in 1986. In 1986, the Diocese sent Zangari to St. Luke Institute for evaluation. Monsignor Hugh Overbaugh wrote a memorandum, on June 12, 1986, to Bishop William Keeler that reported the results of Zangari' s evaluation. The Institute relayed that Zangari reported he was "literally married" for eight or nine years and had fathered a child. A Diocesan report provided that in 2002 Diocese of Harrisburg Chancellor Carol Houghton and Father Mike McFadden met Zangari to inquire about the revelations revealed in 1986 because it had appeared they had never been followed up on. Zangari denied being married or ever saying he was married. However, he admitted to fathering a child with a former student. At one time, she was a high school student at St. Mary (Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary). Zangari stated they reacquainted when she was maybe 18 years old. He gave consent for Bishop Nicholas Dattilo to receive a full copy of the 1986 evaluation from St. Luke's. On December 13, 2002, after reviewing the evaluation report by St. Luke's, Bishop Dattilo issued a decree and penal precept stating, "Such admissions on the part of Father Zangari constitute full proof of his sexual misconduct with minors." Even though he was retired, his faculties to perform priestly ministry were removed. 585 586